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Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

Jonathan Maberry
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Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jonathan Maberry

Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry, readers follow Joe Ledger, a detective recruited by a secret government organization, as he battles a terrorist group planning to unleash a bio-weapon that turns people into zombies. Ledger's mission is to stop the spread of this deadly threat and save humanity.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

503 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry is praised for its fast-paced, thrill-packed narrative and well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist Joe Ledger. The blend of military action and zombie fiction is engaging, though some critics feel the plot occasionally relies on clichés and the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics?

Readers who enjoy Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry are likely fans of intense, action-packed thrillers with a mix of horror and science fiction. Similar audiences are drawn to Max Brooks's World War Z or Tom Clancy's techno-thrillers. Ideal for those who appreciate military strategy, bio-terrorism plots, and gripping narratives.

4.2

503 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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